Shish Tawook is a traditional Lebanese dish. In this recipe I used skinless chicken thighs which are gloriously juicy. They are marinaded in a simple marinade of fresh lemon juice, garlic and herbs and spices.
Shish Tawook can be found in many Middle Eastern Take Outs/Restaurants but they are particularly popular in Lebanon. Usually served in a rolled Flat Bread or Pitta Bread and served with Lebanese Garlic Sauce, pickles and fries.
Shish Tawook is grilled chicken breast marinaded in a mixture of garlic, lemon, herbs and spices. I prefer to use thigh meat instead to make sure that the meat doesn’t dry out.
Shish Tawook Marinade
Marinate the chicken for as long as you can and preferably overnight in the fridge. Longer marinades just help the flavour to absorb better. Then skewer onto pre soaked wooden skewers or use meal ones instead.
Ingredients:
- Skinless boneless chicken thighs
- Oil
- Yoghurt
- Lemon Juice
- Tomato Puree
- Garlic
- All Spice
- Cardamom
- Cinnamon
- Onion Powder
- Garlic Powder
- Paprika
- Cumin
- Cayenne Pepper
- Salt
- Chilli Flakes
- Lemon Pepper (Optional)
How long does it take to cook Shish Tawook
The time required is minimal here. My recommendation is 12 – 15 minutes max.
Once you have removed the chicken off the stove/grill, place them into a large warmed pot that has a lid. Close the lid and just allow the chicken to steam in the heat for 8 – 10 minutes.
How to cook Shish Tawook
Marinade the chicken in bowl with all the ingredients mentioned above.
After marinading, I use both the grill and stove top in this recipe. The grill for the smokiness and the stove top for ease.
- Stove Top: Cook in hot oil for about 5 minutes each side.
- Grill: Heat the grill to medium high and grill for 5 more minutes. Baste in between if needed.
Tips, Tricks and Variations
- You can also use chicken breast in this shish tarok recipe and follow the tip above for moistness.
- If you are in a rush, marinade the chicken for 1 – 2 hours and just get going.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days. To heat, place them in a pan and heat over medium low heat.
- You can use any yoghurt in this recipe.
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Shish Tawook
Shish Tawook is a traditional Lebanese dish. In this recipe I used skinless chicken thighs which are gloriously juicy. They are marinaded in a simple marinade of yoghurt, fresh lemon juice, garlic and herbs and spices.
Ingredients
- 2 lb Skinless, Bonless Chicken Thighs Cut into chunks
- 4 tbsp Yoghurt
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 5 cloves Garlic Crushed
- 1 Lemon Juice only
- 1 tbsp Tomato Puree
- 1 ½ tsp All Spice
- ½ tsp Cardamom Powder
- 2 tbsp Onion Powder
- 2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tsp Ground Ginger
- 1 tsp Paprika I like Smoked
- 1 tsp Cumin Powder
- 1/2 tsp dried Oregano
- 1 tsp Lemon Pepper Optional
- ½ tsp Cayenne Pepper Optional
- ½ tsp Chilli Flakes
- Salt and Pepper
Instructions
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Marinade chicken in all the ingredients for 2 hours or overnight in the fridge.
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Thread the chicken onto the pre soaked skewers.
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Add a little oil to a pan over high heat and cook chicken skewers for 5 minute each side then put under a hot grill for 3 - 5 minutes.
Recipe Notes
- You can also use chicken breast in this shish tarok recipe and follow the tip above for moistness.
- If you are in a rush, marinade the chicken for 1 - 2 hours and just get going.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days. To heat, place them in a pan and heat over medium low heat.
- You can use any yoghurt in this recipe.
- To grill for the full time, you can place under the grill for 5 - 8 minutes each side.
- Serve with Pitta Bread/Flat breads, Pickles and Garlic Sauce.
- Feel free to adjust the spices/herbs according to your taste.
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